Manager, Human Resources - Hybrid at XPO Logistics Boston, MA

Sunseeker Property Service; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 137 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO 15 days

Company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Résumé du poste

XPO is seeking a Manager, Human Resources in Boston to lead strategic HR initiatives and partner with leaders to translate business priorities into workforce actions. You’ll guide employee relations, policy implementation, and development across a multi-site portfolio with ethical, data-informed counsel.

The role requires a bachelor’s in HR or related field and 5+ years of progressive HR experience, strong business acumen, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple functions
• Experience coaching leaders and translating priorities into actions
• Ability to translate business needs into workforce and organizational actions
• Experience using metrics and analytics to influence decisions and measure impact
• History designing or improving programs that boost organizational effectiveness
• Good judgment and discretion handling sensitive workplace matters
• Direct experience as an HR advisor for a corporate function or local site
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning new HR systems
• Ability to travel as required for the portfolio

Responsabilités

• Translate business priorities into practical people and organizational strategies
• Provide guidance on employee relations and performance issues with stakeholders
• Administer performance management and coach leaders on expectations and feedback
• Use workforce data to identify risks and opportunities and influence decisions
• Shape workforce plans and development actions to build needed capabilities
• Lead HR support for organizational change and change management
• Serve as primary HR leader for the assigned office and dispersed portfolio
• Develop trusted relationships and deliver on commitments
• Act as advisor to leaders with candid counsel on complex decisions
• Facilitate talent reviews and succession discussions
• Build credibility through business acumen and connect people decisions to outcomes
• Assess organization design and operating models to improve outcomes and employee experience

Connaissances

Leadership

Coaching executives

Employee relations

HR analytics

Change management

Policy development

Communication

Business acumen

Travel willing

HR systems

Talent development

Workforce planning

Description du poste

What you’ll need to succeed as a Manager, Human Resources at XPO Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business, organizational development, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience
• 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, business operations, talent, learning and development, organizational effectiveness, change management, employee experience, or a related enablement function
• Experience coaching and influencing leaders at varying levels of the organization, providing candid counsel and helping navigate complex people and organizational decisions
• Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into practical workforce, talent, organizational, or operational actions
• Experience using business metrics, workforce analytics, and/or employee feedback to identify issues, shape recommendations, influence decisions, and measure impact
• Experience designing or improving programs, processes, tools, or experiences that increase organizational effectiveness and easier for employees and leaders
• Experience handling sensitive people, performance, or workplace matters with sound judgment, discretion, and appropriate escalation
• Direct experience serving as an HR or people advisor for a corporate function, business portfolio, or local site
• Excellent judgment, discretion, follow-through, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology and HR systems
• Ability to travel as required for the assigned portfolio

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of employment law and experience navigating sensitive employee relations or workplace matters
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or another relevant professional certification
• Experience supporting a corporate, multi-site, logistics, transportation, or fast-paced operating environment
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve work through process redesign, automation, technology, or AI
• Knowledge of immigration processes and practices
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to varied audiences

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Translate business priorities into practical people, talent, and organizational strategies that improve performance and support sustainable growth.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and performance issues, partnering with leaders, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure fair, consistent, and ethical outcomes through sound judgment, HR expertise, and courageous advocacy.
• Administer the performance management cycle and coach leaders to set clear expectations, provide meaningful feedback, address performance concerns, and strengthen team performance.
• Use workforce data, business insights, and operational trends to identify risks, uncover opportunities, and influence better decisions.
• Shape workforce plans, talent strategies, succession priorities, and development actions that build the capabilities the business needs.
• Lead HR support for organizational change, helping leaders communicate effectively, manage transitions, and sustain trust and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary HR leader for the assigned office location while supporting a geographically dispersed client portfolio, ensuring consistent execution of HR processes and people practices.
• Develop trusted relationships by listening closely, anticipating needs, tailoring support to the situation, and delivering on commitments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing candid counsel, challenging assumptions when appropriate, and helping navigate complex people, talent, and organizational decisions.
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession discussions, and development planning efforts that strengthen organizational capability and leadership pipelines.
• Build credibility through business acumen, anticipating talent implications and connecting people decisions to operational and business outcomes.
• Assess organizational effectiveness and recommend changes to structure, roles, spans, layers, team design, and operating models that improve business outcomes and employee experience.

Annual Salary Range: $109,960 to $137,449 Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

About XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.